Dorchester Free School Board
Accepts applications
Dorchester Free School Board is a private foundation in Summerville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $6,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$469,427
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,850 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,850 | 4 | $380,437 |
| 2024 | $13,850 | 3 | $418,557 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 3 | $469,427 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Stephen F Hutchinson PO Box 2045, Summerville, SC 29484 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (843) 442-1439 |
| What to submit | A completed application form, two letters of recommendation, and a brief handwritten biography. |
| Deadlines | March 1 |
| Restrictions | Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.0 gpa on a 4.0 scale and must have plans to attend a four year college. Character and financial need will also be considered. |
What Dorchester Free School Board funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 3 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General college tuition scholarship | $6,500 |
| Individual | General college tuition scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | General college scholarship | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen F Hutchinson
- Thomas R Dion
- Mary B Beauchene
- Walter M Bailey
- Deborah Boyle Engelman
- Grange S Cuthbert III
- Thomas M Leland MD PHD
- Daniel Sherwood Miler III
- Terence T Jenkins
- William L Walker Jr
- James RB Bailey
- Jan Waring Woods
Questions people ask
Does Dorchester Free School Board accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1.
How much does Dorchester Free School Board give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Dorchester Free School Board?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen F Hutchinson (President), Thomas R Dion (Trustee), Mary B Beauchene (Secretary/Clerk) and Walter M Bailey (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Dorchester Free School Board fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.